A Personal Perspective: Self-reliance is personally empowering. It frees you to make the decisions that are best for you and puts you on an equal footing with others.

Self-reliance is one I believe in; being able to produce your own food, your own energy and to be able to manage your defence. It is hard to achieve in a world of specialisation and open markets.

Self-reliance is different from protectionism. The nominal goal is not to protect specific firms or sectors, or to undercut others, but to build domestic resilience in a less secure world.

Self Reliance shouldn’t be so apologetic about where it’s headed. Verdict. Jake Johnson takes a big swing with his first attempt at starring in, writing, and directing a movie: ...

At its essence, “Self Reliance” feels like an allegory for the way many of us had to shake off the cobwebs of social interaction after two years of holing up in our houses. These moments feel didactic ...

Maha Abouelenein is a global communications strategist and author of the new book “7 Rules of Self-Reliance,” which outlines practical advice on how individuals can harness their inner potential.